the 3 suites add kitchens and living rooms, some with pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a cozy lounge and a coin-operated laundry. featuring antique furnishings and individual decor, the 9 refined rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, fireplaces, and tea and coffeemakers. kids age 17 and under stay without charge. cooked or continental breakfast is served in a genteel coffee shop that features a beamed ceiling and a fireplace. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. set in a converted mill dating from 1870, this elegant b&b on the banks of mill river is 5 miles from downtown northampton and 10 miles from the eric carle museum of picture book art Bradley International Airport 46 min
Mount Holyoke (27 min) Mountain peak with various hiking trails, panoramic views & a landmark 19th-century summit house. Mount Tom (31 min) Mountain & recreation venue with hiking trails & a road for cycling, cross-country skiing & more. Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation (14 min) Hiking trails & an auto road ascend the summit, where a picnic pavilion affords mountaintop views. The Botanic Garden of Smith College (13 min) On-campus oasis with native New England trees, shrubs & herbs, plus a conservatory & greenhouses. Smith College Museum of Art (13 min) Distinguished permanent collection & special exhibitions over 4 floors of galleries, plus a cafe. International Volleyball Hall of Fame (23 min) In the city where the sport was invented, this museum is dedicated to the history of volleyball. Look Memorial Park (20 min) Attractions include a steam train, playgrounds, pedal boats, mini-golf, a water park & a small zoo. Skinner State Park (27 min) Home to the Summit House, a historic hotel, this park offers hiking trails with scenic river views. Mount Tom State Reservation (20 min) State park with scenic views boasts premier spot for hawk-watching, plus skiing, fishing & skating. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (20 min) Vast picture book collection & visiting exhibits at museum founded by famed illustrator Eric Carle. Emily Dickinson Museum (26 min) Birthplace & home of the famous poet & recluse, now offering exhibits, guided tours & a bookshop. Historic Deerfield (21 min) Cluster of preserved, early New England houses with textile exhibits, tours & craft demonstrations. Mount Holyoke Range State Park (23 min) 3,000-acre lava rock range with thickets of forest, 30 miles of hiking trails & winter sports. Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary (18 min) |